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H704 TWF

1991 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,360 mi
Last recorded37,360 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH704 TWF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,360 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 35,979 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 35,973 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 35,529 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipes into rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 35,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 33,992 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,677 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 33,650 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 33,627 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 32,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 32,864 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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H704 TWF is a 1991 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1991 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 95,503 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H704 TWF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H704 TWF registered?

H704 TWF is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H704 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H704 TWF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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